The Great Southern Loop

Your travel itinerary

Inclusions

• Return “The Works” Air New Zealand economy flights Auckland – Sydney // Sydney – Auckland
• 11 nights aboard Crown Princess cruising from Sydney to Perth (Fremantle) in a stateroom of your choice
• Your cruise includes all onboard meals and entertainment.
• 3-night stay in Perth
• 1 nights’ accommodation Sydney 
• 4 nights’ aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Perth to Sydney in Gold Class with all-inclusive meals and beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
• All transfers on tour
• Daily breakfast 
• 15 lunches included
• 16 dinners included
• Perth and Fremantle City Sights Tour
• ottnest Island Grand Island tour
• Pukekohe Travel escort - subject to 20 people travelling

Cost

*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment

Exclusions

• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance is essential (please ask us for a quote)
• Airline and airport taxes (approx $299)
• Items not specified
• Crown Princess shore excursions 

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $3000 per person will secure a place on the tour
• Full payment is due no later than 24 October 2025

Cancellations

• From the date of booking to 24 October 2025 – loss of deposit
• After 24 October 2025 – no refund

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.

General Information

 Documentation

• A current passport is required, valid six months beyond date of travel
• No visa is required for New Zealand Passport holders
• All other passport holders – please ask

 Currency - Australian Dollars - including on board Crown Princess

Luggage - Checked-in luggage is not accessible during the train journey. Pack your cabin bag with the essentials for the two nights on The Ghan. Smart casual is required for the Queen Adelaide Restaurant on board the train.

Clothing - Daytime – comfortable touring clothes, good walking shoes.  Evening – smart casual for hotels and on board the train/cruise.

 Temperatures                          

                        Max                 Min

Sydney           25˚C                18˚C

Perth              28˚C               18˚C

Hobart           20˚C               12˚C

Fitness & Mobility

A good standard of fitness is required for this tour. The ability to walk unaided for 500 metres is essential.  The train is unstable while travelling, therefore you need to be firm-of-foot. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.

Ship Information

Crown Princess - With its elegant design and luxurious amenities, the Crown Princess offers passengers an unforgettable experience at sea. From its nearly 900 balconies providing stunning ocean views to its three-story atrium exuding grandeur, the Crown Princess is designed to impress. Explore ashore and return to a relaxing atmosphere filled with world-class entertainment and dining – it’s a perfect balance of adventure and luxury.

Length 290m

Refurbished April 2018

Passengers 3080

Crew 1200

Ocean View Stateroom 44m²

This cabin includes all the amenities of an interior room, but has a spacious picture window for memorable views and which brings in natural light.

Balcony Stateroom 65m²

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space to relax, dine or take in the inspiring scenery surrounding you.

Indian Pacific

Indian Pacific

By embarking on this transcontinental journey, you’ll be following in the footsteps of those who have dared to venture beyond the city limits – the legendary adventurers, goldrush prospectors and bush pioneers who forged their lives in Australia’s spectacular yet unforgiving interior.

• The Outback Explorer Lounge is the train’s centre of activity

• Gold Service Guests dine in the classically-appointed Queen Adelaide Restaurant

• Gold Twin - a comfortable sleeper cabin features private en-suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day

• Gold Single - a compact sleeper cabin features a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage

• Gold Class Service Features

• All-inclusive dining. A regionally- inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines

• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non- alcoholic beverages

• All-inclusive off-train excursions

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions please visit our website www.pukekohetravel.co.nz/termsandconditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy